Ready to get a head start on holiday sewing? This Ready to get a head start on holiday sewing? This #holidaytrimmingsquilt is a fast and easy project. The pattern releases TODAY! Head over to Shereece's site @sewhookedontreasures to grab your copy.
It's time to get excited! The #holidaytrimmingsqui It's time to get excited! The #holidaytrimmingsquilt pattern release is coming June 9th. I was happy to test this lovely quilt and even more happy with the way it turned out. Thanks, @sewhookedontreasures. I can't wait to show the full reveal!!
Blocks complete. Now it's time to sew the top toge Blocks complete. Now it's time to sew the top together. Look for this fun new quilt pattern coming soon from @sewhookedontreasures!

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Fun fabric pull to test the lovely #holidaytrimmin Fun fabric pull to test the lovely #holidaytrimmingsquilt by Shereece @sewhookedontreasures. 

Does the new Hustle and Bustle fabric by @official_basicgrey on a Grunge Hits the Spot background put you in the holiday spirit?
This is my most recent finish. I stitched the last This is my most recent finish. I stitched the last bit of binding just about a half hour ago! I love the fabrics in this quilt and they were just random fabrics from my stash. The pattern is #theellaquilt by @kitchentablequilting. I may have to hang this in my family room until it finds a new home.

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Today's prompt is pressing matters. I love flat bl Today's prompt is pressing matters. I love flat blocks and these three items are my essentials for achieving that: white fluffy bath towel, cheap Black & Decker iron that steams like crazy, and a Jackson's Woodworks square clapper.

I have a wool pressing mat, but I like the bath towel better. It has enough nap to "grab" the fabrics for a super flat press and it can be tossed in the washer and dryer. 

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One of my cherished quilts is one I didn't make. T One of my cherished quilts is one I didn't make. This album quilt was made by members of a club I ran for many years when I had a brick and mortar shop. Several members continued to meet in my home monthly until COVID hit. 

It is special to me because it is a reminder of what is important; the friendships, camaraderie, and encouragement that developed within the group. 

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This super scrappy quilt is one of my favorites fo This super scrappy quilt is one of my favorites for a couple of reasons. First it is proof that any fabric works when you cut it small enough and second I pieced it on a little mini retreat with a couple of friends. The pattern is Rectangle Wrangle by Bonnie Hunter.

I love, love, love scrap quilts, the more fabrics the better, and that's how I justify buying all the fabric I do.

This particular quilt was chosen for today's prompt because tomorrow it will be on its way to Poland along with nine others from my "quilt room" (see day 3 prompt).

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Lesson learned. I could write a book on all the th Lesson learned. I could write a book on all the things I've learned through quilting, but one I can't seem to get through my head is that I don't like foundation piecing, paper piecing, or hand piecing.  Slow stitching is a concept I can't wrap my head around.

This String Spiderweb was started at a retreat so I jumped on the bandwagon without thinking it through. I have a bunch of these units made but no interest in continuing. As I was snapping the photo though, I had an idea. Stay tuned.

Are there quilting techniques or methods you don't enjoy?

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Uncategorized · January 1, 2018

New Month, New Year, New One Monthly Goal

Happy New Year! Do you make new year resolutions? I’m currently reading the book “Finish” by Jon Acuff and it is very enlightening about goal setting. This is a very appropriate book for me since it is time to set my One Monthly Goal.

Over the past few days I have read several “year in review” blog posts, thought about writing one, but ultimately decided my year was not worth reviewing. In 30 years of quilting, 2017 was probably my least productive. I contribute this primarily due to travel and burnout. We took a number of trips that were not conducive to hauling along a sewing machine. I don’t enjoy hand sewing so do as little as possible. Instead, I use the time to catch up on reading since I will never live long enough to read all the books I would like to.

Toward the end of the year, I felt overwhelmed with quilting stuff—too many books, patterns, UFO’s, kits, and notions and WAY, WAY too much fabric. There are even too many quilts in our house. If I want to make more, I have to make room and get rid of some. It was even stressing me out trying to find places to donate quilts. For the first time in ages, it wasn’t fun to spend time in my sewing room. I had to take action to get things under control again. It will be a long process, but I am slowly wading through boxes, bins and cupboards trying to sort out what I want to keep and getting rid of the rest. One thing is for sure—what was appealing 10 or more years ago is no longer appealing.

Oh, but with the new year comes renewed optimism and I’m ready to start sewing again. The new year also brought a forecast of frigid weather for the foreseeable future so I’ll be spending lots of time doing indoor activities. I want to redecorate a bedroom and plan to use the Points of Interest quilt on the bed.

This quilt was started at the retreat I attended last August. The blocks are all pieced and most of the border units are cut so I think I can complete it this month. Anyway, that’s my One Monthly Goal for January. Of course, I would like to finish other projects, but even this one would be a worthy accomplishment.

Please stop by Elm Creek Quilts to check out other goals for this month.

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Comments

  1. Pat Pollock says

    January 1, 2018 at 2:57 pm

    I understand. We bought a new house and it is full already! Quilting isn’t as much fun as it used to be, but it will be back. 🙂

  2. Donna says

    January 1, 2018 at 7:46 pm

    Very pretty quilt. Same here with the cold. I expect to stay home a lot this month.

  3. newsurfiegirl says

    January 1, 2018 at 9:14 pm

    It will be a stunning quilt when it is finished! Good luck with your goal

  4. Becca says

    January 1, 2018 at 11:01 pm

    What a great quilt! Good luck with your goal!

  5. Deana says

    January 1, 2018 at 11:46 pm

    Well, it is worth of a finish indeed. It is lovely!

  6. Susan says

    January 2, 2018 at 12:49 am

    That’s a beautiful quilt! Sometimes so much becomes more of a distraction than an inspiration. I hope you found places you wanted to donate things. Best of luck with your January finish!

  7. Patty says

    January 2, 2018 at 6:57 am

    Those are great blocks. Thanks for linking up with Elm Street Quilts One Monthly Goal and good luck with your project.

  8. Alycia Quiltygirl says

    January 2, 2018 at 7:59 am

    That is a great one monthly goal, and to remember that 1 thing at a time is still progress – so you don’t get overwhlemed. But I am so with you – 10 year old things , some just aren’t appealing any more.

  9. Karin says

    January 2, 2018 at 12:22 pm

    I understand your feelings – I started cross-stitching because I was so exhausted in December and quilting just seemed like too much work. I feel like we have too many quilts too, but my kids keep squirreling them away in their rooms – sometimes my husband and I can’t even find two of them at night when we are watching TV in the family room (and I know there are at least two dozen floating around). I’ve got a couple of pregnant friends and it’s fun to have people to make quilts for suddenly!

  10. Mary Huey says

    January 2, 2018 at 12:31 pm

    Hope you find your mojo again — tidying and thinning is high on my beginning of the year list, too!!

  11. Cathy says

    January 2, 2018 at 2:25 pm

    Looks like you are off to a good start in the New Year. What a beautiful block and color combo. Here’s hoping you find excitement and solace again in stitching in the year to come. And good luck on your goal(s).

  12. Kathryn Trask says

    January 2, 2018 at 6:49 pm

    I can understand after 30 years the shine will not always be there! I have only been at if for a couple of years and its still fresh. I love reading too so we match there!

  13. Lynette says

    January 3, 2018 at 9:22 am

    This one is so pretty! I don’t think slumps like that are uncommon among us, and neither are the returns at some point. 🙂 This is a perfect January project.

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